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Bilstein set at 2.5

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dunkhi, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. Jan 19, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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    dunkhi

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    can anyone post me pics of their tacos set to 2.5 with the bilstein or any lift?

    and if u have it can u tell me if u put anything on the back to level it out?
     
  2. Jan 19, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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    I have 1.5 in the rear. 2.5 in the front sits level.
     
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    here's mine at 2.5" and TSB rear leafs on 265/75R16's...
    1rc56f_2ab4e64f65d928e5b2e3745e2967eaa37e22017e.jpg
     
  4. Jan 19, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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    looks great.

    did u have to get anything done besides alignment after u adjusted the shocks?
     
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    nah, just the alignment will be fine. the only correction that was needed when i had my alignment done was for "toe". everything else was spot on.
     
  6. Jan 19, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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    did u do it urself?

    oh and another question

    i feel like 2.5 isnt enough and i want to go 3".

    are u satisfied with 2.5?
     
  7. Jan 19, 2009 at 7:47 PM
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    i installed them myself but i have access to a proper spring/strut compressor at my work. overall it's an easy install. so far the 2.5" lift has been decent but you know, always wanting to go more. soon though i'll be getting coilovers to accommodate a front bumper and winch. as for you saying maybe something more then a 2.5" lift...well, thats all suggestive to what your wants and needs are for your Taco. plenty of options out there that works well, just be sure to research everything out before you make the final decision before pulling the trigger.
     
  8. Jan 19, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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    it would be very hard to really see the difference in only a .5 inch of lift... side by side maybe but not just sitting alone
     
  9. Jan 19, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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    right but i want to fit 33's without trimming and that would give the truck another inch
     
  10. Jan 19, 2009 at 9:12 PM
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    Just get the 3". You will be much happier.
     
  11. Jan 19, 2009 at 9:43 PM
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    would work with my shocks right?

    i think i want to put my shocks to .75 even tho their suppose to be all the way down.

    i dont think it would hurt that much would it?
     

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